Package Description

JOB ROLE: Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

HOURS: Full Time / Permanent - 36 hours per week

LOCATION: Newport, Shropshire

SALARY: £12.00 - £12.70* per hour

We are currently looking for people to join our team who are committed to meeting the needs of all the people we support, that have a good sense of humour and are friendly towards others. 

Our vision is to offer high quality care and support in an environment that promotes positive wellbeing and maximises people’s potential to live as independently as possible.

One thing that is for sure is that joining our team in Newport will be fulfilling and rewarding, offering you stability with the opportunity to grow and develop your career further. 

The role involves:

• Promoting and delivering a person-centred support culture across the service
• Supporting people with all aspects of their daily living as per their support plan
• Supporting and coaching people to learn independent living skills like cooking and laundry tasks
• Supporting people to access the community for social, educational or employment opportunities
• Safeguarding service users’ rights and dignity
• Taking an active role in peoples support plans and risk assessment’s
• Provide effective communication within the team and attending regular team & service user meetings
• To liaise professionally with family members and other professionals.

If you have previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities or can transfer existing skills to this role, we would like to hear from you.

Skills Required:

• Works well within a team
• A positive attitude & passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities
• Can demonstrate a practical understanding of delivering support with dignity, privacy and respect
• Excellent written and Verbal communication skills

Why join us:

• Annual leave - 5.6 weeks holiday per year
• DBS Check – We cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
• Regular Team Meetings – Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the service and have your voice heard
• Supportive Management - Regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are enjoying your role with us
• Qualifications – We can support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities
• Paid Induction and Training – Get paid to enrol in our sector leading training and level up your career.
• Amazing Discount Scheme - at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
• Real Progression Opportunity’s – Let us invest in you and excel in your career

Keys Group brings together three of the UK’s leading and longest-established providers of specialist education, care and activities; Accomplish, Keys and Peak. The organisation provides specialist support and education for more than 2,000 children, young people, adults and families in services and schools across England and Wales.

Specialist residential and supported living services for adults with a learning disability, autism, mental health needs and acquired brain injury are provided throughout England and Wales by Accomplish.

Keys offers education and care services for children, young people and families across England and Wales through its specialist schools, residential children’s homes, activity and intervention and leaving care services, adult resource centre and family assessment centres.

Activities are offered by Peak through its seven specialist adventure centres including water sports, treetop and climbing centres, across England.

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career - No agencies please.

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18.

*Dependant on experience and qualifications.

#EveryDayMakesADifference

#WorkInCare

Keys Group